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The Blue Ridge Parkway remains the most intact example of pre- and post-World War II automotive rural parkway design. Photo from NPS Archives
The Blue Ridge Parkway and Its History, NEH Landmarks in American History and Culture Workshops
Boone, NC • Near Milepost 285
Teachers who attended Not Just a Scenic Road workshop during 2008
Dates
Session 1: Sun, July 4 to Sat, July 10, 2010
Session 2: Sun, July 11 to Sat, July 17, 2010
Cost
Application required. Due March 2, 2010.
Contact
Appalachian State University
Neva Specht
828.262.6879
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http://www.history.appstate.edu/neh/neh.html
Location
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Anne Belk Hall
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
Appalachian State University will host two, one-week workshops entitled Not Just a Scenic Road: The Blue Ridge Parkway and Its History, NEH Landmarks in American History and Culture so that K-12 Teachers can explore the history and culture of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The workshops are part of the National Endowment for the Humanities Landmarks in American History and Culture workshops. Week 1: July 4-10, 2010; Week 2: July 11-17, 2010.
Based on the campus of Appalachian State University, participants will spend mornings in combination lecture and discussions along with hands-on sessions working with a variety of primary sources. They will also collect materials and ideas for use in developing curriculum projects. Each afternoon, participants will take field trips to explore many of the cultural resources along the Parkway. Evenings will be free to explore the Appalachian Mountain town of Boone, work in the state of the art library, or relax at one of the many local coffee shops while enjoying some traditional Appalachian music. Throughout the week, participants will have many chances to interact with faculty who are experts on the history of the Blue Ridge Parkway and the region of Appalachia as well as meet rangers and managers from the National Park Service.
Teachers selected to participate will receive a stipend of $1,200 at the end of the residential workshop session. Stipends are intended to help cover living expenses, books, and travel expenses to and from the workshop location. Deadline for applications is March 2, 2010.
